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About the Role
The Museum of Modern Art is seeking an Engineer to manage and maintain Museum buildings, ensuring safety, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Participate in department record keeping for information sharing, compliance, timekeeping, attendance, and reporting.
- Perform preventative maintenance and unscheduled repairs of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, lighting, electrical, locking mechanisms, life safety systems, and general building maintenance.
- Operate machinery as directed.
- Promote sustainability by adjusting energy consuming systems and incorporating sustainable practices.
- Suggest, recommend, and implement approved improvements, alterations, upgrades, or replacements of equipment or systems.
- Respond to and complete requests from the Building Operations office within an acceptable timeframe.
- Supervise and coordinate with contractors as directed.
- Perform administrative work, including completion of work orders and maintenance of required databases.
- Conduct regular building inspections to ensure equipment meets maintenance requirements and contractor service levels are achieved.
- Carry out scheduled or periodic maintenance requirements, including building maintenance, lamp replacement, electrical work, mechanical work, and plumbing.
- Monitor environmental issues and provide field reports.
- Monitor and adjust computerized control systems, such as BMS, Lighting, and other related building automation and maintenance systems.
- Participate in training, including occupational health and safety programs.
- Stay current with new industry practices, legislative changes, and new technologies.
- Maintain all State and City licenses required for performing duties.
- Conduct regular, thorough inspections of mechanical and electrical areas, promptly reporting all serious deficiencies.
- Adhere to all MoMA policies and procedures.
- Perform all job functions safely, in accordance with applicable Museum health, safety, and environmental policies, and government legislation/regulations.
- Maintain clean attire and a clean work area.
- Perform emergency repairs or actions to safeguard equipment and the building.
- Perform other relevant and related duties as assigned by management and the Chief Engineer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred) and three years related experience.
- Must hold valid NYC Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer (Q-01).
- Must hold valid Certificate of Fitness for Citywide Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems (S-12 and S-13).
- Experience in general building maintenance, including lighting, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
- Ability to monitor, respond, and react to all building conditions (leaks, smoke, other emergencies).
- Ability to operate BMS systems.
- Use of email is required.
- Experience and demonstrated ability and knowledge of how to use power tools, equipment, hydraulic lifts, interior/exterior ladders, computer workstations, and BMS system operation.
- Strong customer service skills are essential.
- Willing and able to regularly work in the Museum’s Manhattan and Queens locations as directed.
- Able to work the following days/shifts: Saturday and Sunday: 12am-8am at MoMA’s facility in Queens; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8am-4pm at MoMA’s midtown campus located at West 53rd and West 54th Street.
- Work location/shifts are subject to change, with advance notice, based on operational or other needs.
- Must successfully complete a security threat assessment through the Department of Homeland Security to participate in the TSA’s Certified Cargo Screening Facility Program.
Skills
- HVAC maintenance
- Mechanical maintenance
- Plumbing maintenance
- Lighting systems
- Electrical systems
- Locking mechanisms
- Life safety systems
- General building maintenance
- Preventative maintenance
- Unscheduled repairs
- BMS system operation
- Power tool operation
- Equipment operation
- Hydraulic lift operation
- Ladder use
- Computer workstation use
- Customer service
- Record keeping
- Reporting
- Sustainability practices
- Environmental monitoring
Location
- Manhattan
- Queens
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 years related experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some college preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $60.57 per hour for a 40-hour work week
Benefits
- Union membership required post hire
About the Company
- The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) participates in the TSA’s Certified Cargo Screening Facility Program.
- This is a unionized position at MoMA with covered employees represented by Local Union Nos. 30 and 30A of the International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Museum, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, or any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”).